Choose Sub Command
Choose Sub Command if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 24% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sub Command launched in 2006.
Sub Command vs Search for the Titanic
Sub Command and Search for the Titanic both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. Sub Command (2006) is 15 years older than Search for the Titanic (2021). Sub Command is currently ~24% cheaper on Steam than Search for the Titanic (3.79 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Search for the Titanic
Choose Search for the Titanic if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Search for the Titanic launched in 2021.
Both Sub Command and Search for the Titanic sit in Strategy on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Sub Command |  Search for the Titanic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.79 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.5% positive (91 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sonalysts | Capstone Software |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Sub Command (2006) is 15 years older than Search for the Titanic (2021).
- Sub Command is currently ~24% cheaper on Steam than Search for the Titanic (3.79 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Sub Command has co-op; Search for the Titanic does not.
Sub Command vs Search for the Titanic — FAQ
- Should I play Sub Command or Search for the Titanic first?
- If you want chronology, Sub Command (2006) came out before Search for the Titanic (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Sub Command and Search for the Titanic similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Search for the Titanic have multiplayer like Sub Command?
- No. Sub Command supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Search for the Titanic is listed as single-player only.